Today, about 38 percent of the city, or 9,400 acres, has been set aside as permanent open space. More than 75 percent of this acreage is natural open space, including land that protects sensitive plants and animal species. Under the city’s award-winning Growth Management Plan, the amount of open space is equivalent to almost eight times the size of Balboa Park. The city is on track to meet its goals for open space ahead of schedule.
Has the city added open space in the past 10 years?
Yes. The city has increased the amount of open space in the past 10 years, since the passage of Proposition C:
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Open Space Additions 01/01/02 to 05/31/12 |
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Type of Open Space |
Acres as of 01/01/02 1 |
Acreage Added 2 |
Acres as of 05/31/121 |
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Natural resources (Habitat Management Plan preserves3 and natural open spaces)
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6,230
|
992
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7,222
|
|
Production of resources (agriculture, reservoirs, etc.) |
374 |
0 |
374 |
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Outdoor recreation (Public parks4, trails, etc.)
|
1,313 |
56
|
1,369 |
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Aesthetic purposes 5 (green belts, gateways to communities) |
63 |
380 |
443 |
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Public health and safety (steep slopes, bluffs, fire buffer areas) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Open Space |
7,980 |
1,428 |
9,408 |
1. Estimated from General Plan and Zoning designations, SanGIS easement data, and staff knowledge.
2. Estimated from General Plan Amendments and final subdivision map easement data.
3. Includes Proposed Hardline Preserves with open space land use designations.
4. Exacted through discretionary permits and/or purchased with Park in-lieu fees.
5. This type of open space not previously tracked; total is likely greater than shown.